IRVING, Texas - Sun Devil Men's Basketball freshman Jayden Quaintance was recognized for his incredible first season in Tempe.
The Big 12 Conference announced their All-Conference Men's Basketball Awards on March 10 and Arizona State's Jayden Quaintance made multiple appearances. The standout freshman for Sun Devil Men's Basketball was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams, as voted on by the league's head coaches. He was the lone player in the conference to earn a spot on both teams.
2025 Big 12 All-Defensive Team
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
J'Wan Roberts, Houston
Joseph Tugler, Houston
Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State
Sencire Harris, West Virginia
2025 Big 12 All-Freshman Team
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
Robert Wright, Baylor
Egor Demin, BYU
Christian Anderson, Texas Tech
Exclusive Company
Quaintance becomes only the fifth Big 12 player to land on both the All-Defensive and All-Freshman teams in the same year since the All-Freshman team was established prior ot the 2017-18 season. He joins an elite list of players to earn this distinction. All four previous members of the club were also first round NBA Draft picks the following year.
For the eighth consecutive year, Head Coach Bobby Hurley had one of his players receive All-Conference distinction. Quaintance becomes the 12th overall player to earn conference accolades under Hurley.
All-Conference Honors under Hurley
2024-25: Jayden Quaintance (All-Freshman; All-Defensive)
2023-24: Frankie Collins (HM; All-Defensive)
2022-2023: Desmond Cambridge Jr. (second)
2021-2022: Jalen Graham (second)
2020-2021: Remy Martin (first)
2019-2020: Remy Martin (first), Alonzo Verge (sixth man of the year)
2018-2019: Zylan Cheatham (first, All-Defensive), Remy Martin (second), Luguentz Dort (Freshman of the Year; second; All-Defensive; All-Freshman)
2017-2018: Tra Holder (first), Remy Martin (sixth man of the year)
Get Acquainted
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance put together one of the greatest debut seasons in program history. In 24 games for the Sun Devils, he averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks while shooting 52.5% from the field. He also added 27 steals and 37 assists, emerging as one of the premier all-around players in the nation.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance combined for 90 'stocks' (63 blocks + 27 steals) in only 24 games this season. He is the only player in the nation to reach that number in less than 25 games.
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance recorded 63 blocks in 2024-2025. That total is...
- 4th-most among freshman nationally
- 2nd-most of any player in the Big 12
- 27th-most of any player in the nation
Quaintance is the only player in the entire country with 60+ blocks in 24 games or less. Quiantance averages 2.63 blocks per game. That total is...
- Most of any player in the Big 12
- Most among freshman nationally
- 7th-most of any player nationally
Record Breaker
Quaintance broke the program freshman record and did so in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 18 of 24 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
63, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
Quaintance is just outside the Top-10 (11th) for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman, doing so in only 24 games.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
90 Chris Mihm-UT, 1997-98 (2.9)
89 Myles Turner-UT, 2014-15 (2.6)
86 Tristan Thompson-UT, 2010-11 (2.4)
85 Yor Anei-OSU, 2018-19 (2.7)
77 Kevin Samuel-TCU, 2018-19 (2.1)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
65 Arthur Johnson-MU, 2000-01 (2.0)
63 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.6)
Making History
Quaintance has the seventh-most blocks in Arizona State history with his 63 rejections this season. He passed Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynski set the program record in 2014.
Sun Devil Single Season Blocks
1. 133 – Jordan Bachynski, 2014
2. 120 – Jordan Bachynski, 2013
3. 115 – Mario Bennett, 1995
4. 113 – Rodger Farrington, 1997
5. 75 – Ike Diogu, 2005
6. 69 – Tommy Smith, 2003
7. 63 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
8. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he was also outstanding on the glass. He is officially the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. Quaintance has 10+ rebounds in nine games. He is fourth nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and 19th in total rebounds despite missing eight games.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
7.9 Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
7.8, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
7.1, Romello White, 2017-18
6.8, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
6.2, Marcus Bagley, 2020-21
6.2, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
6.1, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06
5.8, Johnny Nash, 1976-77
5.4, Kyle Cain, 2010-11
5.3, James Harden, 2007-08
Quaintance has two of the Top-10 single-game rebounding performances by a freshman in program history.
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman (1978-79-present)
18, Ike Diogu vs Oregon (Pac-10 Tournament), Mar. 13, 2003
17, Kyle Cain vs Houston Baptist (Alaska Shootout), Nov. 25, 2010
17, Mario Bennett vs Oregon, Feb. 1, 1992
16, Kyle Cain vs Long Beach State, Dec. 21, 2010
14, Jayden Quaintance vs Cincinnati, Jan. 18, 2025
14, Jayden Quaintance vs St. Thomas (MN), Nov. 17, 2024
14 Ike Diogu vs Oregon, Mar. 6, 2003
14 Ike Diogu vs Stanford, Feb. 1, 2003
14 Mario Bennett vs Lamar, Nov. 26, 1991
Double-Doubles
Jayden Quaintance had six double-doubles this season, making him one of only eight Big 12 players and one of only ten freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 14
2. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 11
3. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T4. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T4. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T4. Asa Newell, Georgia - 7
T7. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T7. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T7. MJ Thomas, New Orleans - 6
T7. Gavin Doty, Siena - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 21
2. Hunter Dickinson, Kansas - 16
3. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 15
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 8
6. David N'Guessan, Kansas State - 7
T7. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T7. Ernest Udeh Jr., TCU - 6
Thanks to a 52.5 FG%, Quaintance will finish Top-10 in field goal shooting percentage in single-season program history by a freshman (currently 8th).
Freshman Single-Season FG% (Min. 100 Att; 1978-79-present)
.652, Romello White, 2017-18 (120-of-184)
.608, Ike Diogu, 2002-03 (209-of-344)
.574, Mario Bennett, 1991-92 (159-of-277)
.570, Dwayne Fontana, 1990-91 (102-of-179)
.568, Eric Holloway, 1983-84 (79-of-139)
.545, Kyle Cain, 2010-11 (78-of-143)
.527, James Harden, 2007-08 (196-of-372)
.525, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (93-of-177)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Matchup Nightmare
Quaintance was assigned to toughest opposing offensive weapon on a nightly basis and consistently held his own. Here is a closer look at the numbers from some of the nation's top players in their game against Arizona State.
Cooper Flagg, Duke - 9 points (3-of-9 FG)
Graham Ike, Gonzaga - 9 points (4-of-6 FG)
Nelly Junior Joseph, New Mexico - 3 points (1-of-3 FG)
Mitchell Saxen, Saint Mary's - 10 points (4-of-10 FG)
Alex Condon, Florida - 6 points (2-of-8 FG)
Daniel Rivera, UMass - 9 points (3-of-8 FG)
Hunter Dickinson, Kansas - 15 points (5-of-15 FG)
Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 2 points (1-of-1 FG)
We Will Block You
Arizona State is fourth in the Big 12 and 52nd nationally averaging 4.4 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing the second-most in the league (2.6 BPG). Basheer Jihad and Shawn Phillips Jr. each have 20 or more blocks this season. The Sun Devils 142 total blocks are already the 9th-most in program history.
Most Blocked Shots in a Season
211 – 2013
182 – 2014
172 – 1997
170 – 2023
165 – 1995
165 – 1979
157 – 1980
144 – 1981
142 - 2025
139 – 2003
131 - 2022
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist
Sun Devil freshman forward Jayden Quaintance was one of 15 players named to the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist earlier in the year. He was one of two freshman to make the list, joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg. The Big 12 had three representatives on the list, as Quaintance was joined by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey and Houston forward Joseph Tugler.
The Hype was Real
- The highest-rated recruit to ever sign with Arizona State.
- Ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the entire class of 2024 and the No. 2 center prospect by 247 Sports
- Rivals tabbed him as the No. 8 overall prospect and No. 1 center in the 2024 class
- Consensus five-star recruit and No. 1 prospect out of the state of North Carolina among all the major recruiting services
- 2024 McDonald's All-American
Sun Devils on Social
For exclusive content, the latest updates, and more information on the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program, follow our X/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilHoops), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunDevilHoops/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com). Support Jayden Quaintance on social media (@qjay_21 on Instagram; @qjayhoops on X). Follow Coach Hurley on X (@BobbyHurley11).
The Big 12 Conference announced their All-Conference Men's Basketball Awards on March 10 and Arizona State's Jayden Quaintance made multiple appearances. The standout freshman for Sun Devil Men's Basketball was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams, as voted on by the league's head coaches. He was the lone player in the conference to earn a spot on both teams.
2025 Big 12 All-Defensive Team
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
J'Wan Roberts, Houston
Joseph Tugler, Houston
Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State
Sencire Harris, West Virginia
2025 Big 12 All-Freshman Team
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State
VJ Edgecombe, Baylor
Robert Wright, Baylor
Egor Demin, BYU
Christian Anderson, Texas Tech
Exclusive Company
Quaintance becomes only the fifth Big 12 player to land on both the All-Defensive and All-Freshman teams in the same year since the All-Freshman team was established prior ot the 2017-18 season. He joins an elite list of players to earn this distinction. All four previous members of the club were also first round NBA Draft picks the following year.
Big 12 All-Freshman AND All-Defensive Team in Same Year
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State (2024-25)
Yves Missi, Baylor (2023-24) - 24th overall pick 2024 NBA Draft
Jaxson Hayes, Texas (2018-19) - 8th overall pick 2019 NBA Draft
Mohammed Bamba, Texas (2017-18) - 6th overall pick 2018 NBA Draft
Zhaire Smith, Texas Tech (2017-18) - 16th overall pick 2018 NBA Draft
For the eighth consecutive year, Head Coach Bobby Hurley had one of his players receive All-Conference distinction. Quaintance becomes the 12th overall player to earn conference accolades under Hurley.
All-Conference Honors under Hurley
2024-25: Jayden Quaintance (All-Freshman; All-Defensive)
2023-24: Frankie Collins (HM; All-Defensive)
2022-2023: Desmond Cambridge Jr. (second)
2021-2022: Jalen Graham (second)
2020-2021: Remy Martin (first)
2019-2020: Remy Martin (first), Alonzo Verge (sixth man of the year)
2018-2019: Zylan Cheatham (first, All-Defensive), Remy Martin (second), Luguentz Dort (Freshman of the Year; second; All-Defensive; All-Freshman)
2017-2018: Tra Holder (first), Remy Martin (sixth man of the year)
Get Acquainted
Freshman forward Jayden Quaintance put together one of the greatest debut seasons in program history. In 24 games for the Sun Devils, he averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks while shooting 52.5% from the field. He also added 27 steals and 37 assists, emerging as one of the premier all-around players in the nation.
Buying Stocks
Quaintance combined for 90 'stocks' (63 blocks + 27 steals) in only 24 games this season. He is the only player in the nation to reach that number in less than 25 games.
Block Party
Freshman Jayden Quaintance recorded 63 blocks in 2024-2025. That total is...
- 4th-most among freshman nationally
- 2nd-most of any player in the Big 12
- 27th-most of any player in the nation
Quaintance is the only player in the entire country with 60+ blocks in 24 games or less. Quiantance averages 2.63 blocks per game. That total is...
- Most of any player in the Big 12
- Most among freshman nationally
- 7th-most of any player nationally
Record Breaker
Quaintance broke the program freshman record and did so in only 18 games. He has two or more blocks in 18 of 24 games this year, including eight 4+ block performances.
Sun Devil Freshman Blocks Record (1978-79-present)
63, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
55, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
33, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
31, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
Quaintance is just outside the Top-10 (11th) for most blocks ever by a Big 12 freshman, doing so in only 24 games.
Blocked Shots by Big 12 Freshman
111 Mohamed Bamba-UT, 2017-18 (3.7)
90 Chris Mihm-UT, 1997-98 (2.9)
89 Myles Turner-UT, 2014-15 (2.6)
86 Tristan Thompson-UT, 2010-11 (2.4)
85 Yor Anei-OSU, 2018-19 (2.7)
77 Kevin Samuel-TCU, 2018-19 (2.1)
72 Joel Embiid-KU, 2013-14 (2.6)
71 Jaxson Hayes-UT, 2018-19 (2.2)
67 Kevin Durant-UT, 2006-07 (1.9)
65 Arthur Johnson-MU, 2000-01 (2.0)
63 Jayden Quaintance-ASU, 2024-25 (2.6)
Making History
Quaintance has the seventh-most blocks in Arizona State history with his 63 rejections this season. He passed Warren Washington (2022-23) for the most blocks by a Sun Devil since Jordan Bachynski set the program record in 2014.
Sun Devil Single Season Blocks
1. 133 – Jordan Bachynski, 2014
2. 120 – Jordan Bachynski, 2013
3. 115 – Mario Bennett, 1995
4. 113 – Rodger Farrington, 1997
5. 75 – Ike Diogu, 2005
6. 69 – Tommy Smith, 2003
7. 63 - Jayden Quaintance, 2025 (ASU Freshman Record)
8. 60 – Warren Washington, 2023
9. 56 – Jeff Pendergraph, 2008
10. 55 – Mario Bennett, 1992
11. 55 – Alton Lister, 1980
Hitting the Glass
Not only has Quaintance solidified his status as a premier shot blocker nationally, he was also outstanding on the glass. He is officially the program's all-time leader in rebounds per game by a freshman, a record previously held by Ike Diogu back in 2002-03. Quaintance has 10+ rebounds in nine games. He is fourth nationally among freshmen in rebounds per game and 19th in total rebounds despite missing eight games.
Sun Devil Freshman Rebounds per Game Record (1978-79-present)
7.9 Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25
7.8, Ike Diogu, 2002-03
7.1, Romello White, 2017-18
6.8, Mario Bennett, 1991-92
6.2, Marcus Bagley, 2020-21
6.2, Jamal Faulkner, 1990-91
6.1, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06
5.8, Johnny Nash, 1976-77
5.4, Kyle Cain, 2010-11
5.3, James Harden, 2007-08
Quaintance has two of the Top-10 single-game rebounding performances by a freshman in program history.
Most Rebounds in a Game by a Freshman (1978-79-present)
18, Ike Diogu vs Oregon (Pac-10 Tournament), Mar. 13, 2003
17, Kyle Cain vs Houston Baptist (Alaska Shootout), Nov. 25, 2010
17, Mario Bennett vs Oregon, Feb. 1, 1992
16, Kyle Cain vs Long Beach State, Dec. 21, 2010
14, Jayden Quaintance vs Cincinnati, Jan. 18, 2025
14, Jayden Quaintance vs St. Thomas (MN), Nov. 17, 2024
14 Ike Diogu vs Oregon, Mar. 6, 2003
14 Ike Diogu vs Stanford, Feb. 1, 2003
14 Mario Bennett vs Lamar, Nov. 26, 1991
Double-Doubles
Jayden Quaintance had six double-doubles this season, making him one of only eight Big 12 players and one of only ten freshmen nationally with six or more double doubles this year.
Most Double-doubles by Freshman in 2024-2025 season
1. Derek Queen, Maryland - 14
2. Elijah Price, Fresno State - 11
3. Thomas Sorber, Georgetown – 8
T4. Ace Bailey, Rutgers – 7
T4. Cooper Flagg, Duke – 7
T4. Asa Newell, Georgia - 7
T7. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State – 6
T7. Donnie Freeman, Syracuse – 6
T7. MJ Thomas, New Orleans - 6
T7. Gavin Doty, Siena - 6
Most Double-doubles by Big 12 Players in 2024-2025 season
1. Norchad Omier, Baylor - 21
2. Hunter Dickinson, Kansas - 16
3. JT Toppin, Texas Tech - 15
4. Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State - 9
5. Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 8
6. David N'Guessan, Kansas State - 7
T7. Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State - 6
T7. Ernest Udeh Jr., TCU - 6
Jayden Quaintance Double Doubles (6)
15 pts/12 reb at West Virginia (1/21/25)
15/14 at Cincinnati (1/18/25)
11/10 vs. Colorado (1/4/25)
19/11 vs. UMass in Springfield (12/21/24)
11/12 vs. Cal Poly (11/20/24)
13/14 vs. St. Thomas (MN) (11/17/24)
Thanks to a 52.5 FG%, Quaintance will finish Top-10 in field goal shooting percentage in single-season program history by a freshman (currently 8th).
Freshman Single-Season FG% (Min. 100 Att; 1978-79-present)
.652, Romello White, 2017-18 (120-of-184)
.608, Ike Diogu, 2002-03 (209-of-344)
.574, Mario Bennett, 1991-92 (159-of-277)
.570, Dwayne Fontana, 1990-91 (102-of-179)
.568, Eric Holloway, 1983-84 (79-of-139)
.545, Kyle Cain, 2010-11 (78-of-143)
.527, James Harden, 2007-08 (196-of-372)
.525, Jayden Quaintance, 2024-25 (93-of-177)
.520, Shawn Redhage, 1999-2000 (103-of-198)
.500, Byron Scott, 1979-80 (66-of-132)
.494, Jeff Pendergraph, 2005-06 (115-of-233)
Matchup Nightmare
Quaintance was assigned to toughest opposing offensive weapon on a nightly basis and consistently held his own. Here is a closer look at the numbers from some of the nation's top players in their game against Arizona State.
Cooper Flagg, Duke - 9 points (3-of-9 FG)
Graham Ike, Gonzaga - 9 points (4-of-6 FG)
Nelly Junior Joseph, New Mexico - 3 points (1-of-3 FG)
Mitchell Saxen, Saint Mary's - 10 points (4-of-10 FG)
Alex Condon, Florida - 6 points (2-of-8 FG)
Daniel Rivera, UMass - 9 points (3-of-8 FG)
Hunter Dickinson, Kansas - 15 points (5-of-15 FG)
Tobe Awaka, Arizona - 2 points (1-of-1 FG)
We Will Block You
Arizona State is fourth in the Big 12 and 52nd nationally averaging 4.4 blocks per game. Freshman Jayden Quaintance is a big reason why, contributing the second-most in the league (2.6 BPG). Basheer Jihad and Shawn Phillips Jr. each have 20 or more blocks this season. The Sun Devils 142 total blocks are already the 9th-most in program history.
Most Blocked Shots in a Season
211 – 2013
182 – 2014
172 – 1997
170 – 2023
165 – 1995
165 – 1979
157 – 1980
144 – 1981
142 - 2025
139 – 2003
131 - 2022
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist
Sun Devil freshman forward Jayden Quaintance was one of 15 players named to the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year Watchlist earlier in the year. He was one of two freshman to make the list, joined by Duke's Cooper Flagg. The Big 12 had three representatives on the list, as Quaintance was joined by Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey and Houston forward Joseph Tugler.
| Jayden Quaintance | F | Arizona State |
| Ace Baldwin Jr. | G | Penn State |
| Johni Broome | F/C | Auburn |
| Lamont Butler | G | Kentucky |
| Cooper Flagg | G/F | Duke |
| Hayden Gray | G | UC San Diego |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | Creighton |
| Tamin Lipsey | G | Iowa State |
| Jahmai Mashack | G | Tennessee |
| Cameron Matthews | F | Mississippi State |
| Stevie Mitchell | G | Marquette |
| Clifford Omoruyi | C | Alabama |
| Kadary Richmond | G | St. John's |
| Joseph Tugler | F | Houston |
| Zakai Zeigler | G | Tennessee |
The Hype was Real
- The highest-rated recruit to ever sign with Arizona State.
- Ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the entire class of 2024 and the No. 2 center prospect by 247 Sports
- Rivals tabbed him as the No. 8 overall prospect and No. 1 center in the 2024 class
- Consensus five-star recruit and No. 1 prospect out of the state of North Carolina among all the major recruiting services
- 2024 McDonald's All-American
Sun Devils on Social
For exclusive content, the latest updates, and more information on the Sun Devil Men's Basketball program, follow our X/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilHoops), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/SunDevilHoops/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com). Support Jayden Quaintance on social media (@qjay_21 on Instagram; @qjayhoops on X). Follow Coach Hurley on X (@BobbyHurley11).